Optics

II‐VI has introduced what it says is the industry’s first aspheric sapphire optics for next-generation laser systems that extend far beyond the 10kW range

Qioptiq has introduced two new lenses for high-power applications in additive manufacturing, energy storage and micro/macro machining

Scanlab is set to introduce a new compact scan system for additive manufacturing that will optimise multi-laser machine assembly times for integrators and fabrication process times for users

Edmund Optics' new TECHSPEC Low GDD Ultrafast Mirrors are designed to have high reflectivity at a 45° angle of incidence for ultrafast laser beam steering applications.

Optics manufacturer LBP Optics is continuing its strategy of growth through diversification with the purchase of Symons Mirror Technology (SMT)

A full line of OEM compatible, field-replacement CO2 laser lenses that are offered with specific focal lengths optimised to the material surface has been introduced by Laser Research Optics

Scansonic, a producer of laser optics for welding, brazing and hardening, is showcasing two new innvovations in laser hardening at the Laser World of Photonics this year: its RLH-A laser processing optics and a new laser hardening process called CoHard.

RLH-A laser processing optics

Lasers for hardening steel surfaces can be used for high-precision hardening of the smallest structures. The new Scansonic RLH-A Rel. III laser optics offer increased precision compared to the earlier version.

Jenoptik has added another UV lens to its JENar F-theta range for laser material processing

II‐VI Incorporated today announced the introduction of its high durability dielectric-coated metal mirrors for next generation kilowatt-class fibre laser systems

Polygon scanners can scan at hundreds of meters / second and have a high laser damage threshold which makes them ideal for high speed laser cleaning. 

The new Gecko-5-HP1 is the first compact polygon scanner designed for high power laser cleaning.  Its solid aluminum polygon has excellent heat dissipation and its dielectric coating is highly reflective at 1064 nm.  It is ideal for laser cleaning with hand held and robotic arm systems.  It will also find use in high speed assembly line laser cleaning.